
Justin M Givens, MD
Shoulder Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
About Justin M Givens
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Justin Givens, M.D., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions in adults and children. Dr. Givens performs an array of shoulder and elbow procedures including muscle sparing shoulder replacement, complex shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff surgery, labral procedures, elbow replacement, and other revision, reconstruction and sports procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville in 2017 while also completing his residency training there in 2022. Dr. Givens completed his shoulder and elbow fellowship in Tampa, FL at the Florida Orthopedic Institute with world renowned surgeons Dr. Mark Frankle and Dr. Mark Mighell. He then completed extended training in treatment of knee/sports training including ACL, meniscus, cartilage and other sports procedures of the knee.
Dr. Givens’ mission is to provided top of the line care with a focus on the patient’s goals and returning to everyday life as soon as possible. He will be one of the only providers in the state, and region, performing muscle sparing shoulder replacement( SWAT-subscapularis window anatomic total) to ensure patients are out of their slings in less than 2 weeks for the majority of shoulder replacement patients. He is actively involved in research focusing on complex revision techniques, cutting edge technological advances and expediting recovery in shoulder and elbow surgery.
In his free time Dr. Givens enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his children’s youth sports teams, being active in his church, traveling and performing Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit workouts.
Locations
- Norton Orthopedic Institute
- 2412 Ring Road, Suite 100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Get Directions
- phone: 270-737-1803
- fax: 270-737-8443
- Norton Orthopedic Institute
- 9880 Angies Way, Suite 250, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-6341
- fax: 502-394-6340
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023
- Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Encore
- Essence
- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
225 ratings, 82 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I recommend him alll the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
I've already referred him to 4 people !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Trust has been restored in this area of weakness that I had experienced. Professional, Honest opinions and smiles go a long way with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Dr. Givens was very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to understand. I am very satisfied with my service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Givens was caring and professional. I appreciated his calm demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
This was a consultation in regards To 2 Torn rotator cuff's, and how to proceed. All questions were answered appropriately and informatively.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Givens was probably the kindest and most patient specialist I have ever seen. It took the time to answer all my questions in a way that made sense to me. He was very skilled when he injected my shoulder, And explained every step along the way. I would refer anyone to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Givens is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr.Givens is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Givens listened to my concerns and addressed them. I left with a confident feeling about my course of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Very thorough, made me feel seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
He was focused on trying to determine the cause of my shoulder pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Excellent care and understanding of my injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Always professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
It's always an excellent experience and Dr. Given's office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr. Givens is an excellent orthopedic doctor. I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Great doctor and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr.Givens was excellent he explained everything in detail. I now know so much more about my shoulder. He discussed long term care and sent referral for PT. Happy to know that I can call him if there's no improvement after treatment. I do believe the treatment will work. I trust Dr.Givens with my health care plan. Well done to the best ortho provider Dr.Givens Thanks for making sure I understand everything and happy with the plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Very thorough about my condition and possible problems. A
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr Givens is amazing and very knowledgeable and compassionate. He took great care of me, best ever!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
I was most impressed by Dr. Givens!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr.Givens is simply AMAZING!! Best physician ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
He was knowledgeable and friendly.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I thought he did a great job explaining my shoulder issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr Givens takes his time, explains things clearly in an easy to understand way. He has great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
So grateful to Colin,Kelsi, and Dr. Givens for their care, kindness, and concern. Fortunate to have them in my corner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
We really liked him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Excellent service's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
He explained in great detail my issue and the corrective action it will require.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
What an intelligent and experienced doctor I have now! I am in awe of Dr. Givens and his abilities and talents in the orthopedic field. He put me at ease immediately with all of the information that he gave me about my shoulder And the impending surgery. He is kind and I can tell that he cares about his patience. I will recommend him to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Very clear information!!! I was super impressed with how well Sr Givens listened and answered questions!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very courteous and helpful, answered pertinent questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr givens is great. Clear to the point and understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr Givens is one of the best surgeons I've ever had! He's faith of a prayer before surgery helps us feel relaxed! & confident all will be ok! Especially when you are a terminal cancer patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr.Givens is amazing... Wonderful bed side manor.. I've already recommended him to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Very informative , good listener, seemed to genuinely care about my quality of life, explained options and what to expect and what is expected of me for complete healing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I felt very confident that the information was an honest assessment of my situation and the options available to me. Dr Givens explained everything that made it easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Provider does a great job, breaking things down for patients to understand. Very caring and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Great visit. Dr Givens was very informative. He gave me options for my rotator cuff injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr.Givens Was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions, and provided more detailed explanations when I needed them. He was interested in addressing my needs as soon as possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr Givens was very pleasant and easy to talk to. He listened to every question
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
I'm confident that I have chosen the right Doctor for my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Givens was knowledgeable and I mostly felt good about his diagnosis
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Looking forward to have him fix my shoulder.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Givens was highly recommended to me by a person that I came in contact with recently and he did not disappoint. Great patient to doctor connection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Very professional and friendly service. Well informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Givens is knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all of my questions and offered a clear plan with instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Givens was extremely informative & patient with all of my concerns. I would definitely recommend him to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr Givens listens well and tailors his action to meet the presenting issue. Friendly, very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
He listened and respected what I had to say and then advised me of the course of treatment, explaining everything and what would come next.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
I would recommend this provider to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Givens was excellent. He respected me as a very active and vital individual, and not an AGE. Lately, in encounters with new physicians, who do not seem to want to get to know ME, the main reference is to age.I appreciated Dr. Givens. He saw me for who I am [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Best doctor there. Dr givens cares and explains
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I really liked my doctor. He explained my problem clarified the treatment and was friendly and made me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr Givens is the absolute best physician, caring and listens to my concerns. Took a lot of time and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Givens was very knowledgeable and informative about my condition. He was very courteous and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr Givens was very easy to talk to and explained my upcoming surgery very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Dr. Givens is wonderful. Explains everything and even showed me how the device worked for my shoulder!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Not much to say except he's fantastic. He has a wonderful bedside manner..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr. Givens is an absolutely incredible surgeon and kind and knowledgeable provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr Givens was great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr Givens listened and understood completely my concerns and steered the plan to address what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr. Givens was friendly and immediately put me at ease. He had reviewed my X-rays and information and was informed regarding my condition and situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr Givens and his staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Very personable, explained condition well. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
He is the nicest,caring, concerned Dr. I have ever visited!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He was fantastic! He really went the extra mile to explain everything. He also seemed very confident and caring and compassionate about my feelings and my anxiety about the surgery. He is a wonderful physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Excellent personal care. Listened to all my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Givens, Gave verbal, and Physical explanations with X-rays.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Excellent will use him from now on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Always good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Respected my time